Veritable Vegetable to Receive Prestigious Environmental Award

Acterra has announced that Veritable Vegetable has been selected to receive a 2017 Acterra Business Environmental Award in the Spare the Air Leadership Award category for its Green Fleet.

The Acterra Business Environmental Awards is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s oldest and most prestigious environmental recognition programs. Initiated in 1990, it is considered a heavyweight among award programs due to its rigorous application and judging process. Executive Director of Acterra, Adam Stern, said, “At a time when environmental policy is being challenged at the federal level, these award winners send a powerful message that Bay Area companies, public agencies, and schools remain committed to cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable business practices. Acterra is proud to recognize the achievements of these innovative organizations.”

Veritable Vegetable will be honored at the 2017 Acterra Business Environmental Awards Ceremony & Reception on Wednesday, May 24th from 6-9 pm at Intuit Inc. in Mountain View. For complete information about the 2017 awardees and ceremony, visit acterra.org/bea.

About Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet

Acterra is a San Francisco Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. Acterra focuses on what you can do locally to address current environmental problems. In the face of daunting environmental challenges, Acterra’s science-based approach instills hope while building community. For more information, visit acterra.org.